Chapter 728: Bound to the Child-Bearing System, Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 729: The Marginal Person in a Farming Novel (31)

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Main Character:

Shen Yao

Amid her busy schedule, Shen Yao still had to consider her lifelong matter.

Because Shen Yao was no longer young, and she had been getting along with Jiang Han Zhou for some time, with few conflicts between them, and marriage would bring them more benefits, whether by sentiment or reason, neither side had any reason to refuse.

System:......

"Isn't this a bit too hasty?" It hadn't discovered how deeply Shen Yao and Jiang Han Zhou's feelings ran, and besides, after such a long time, their getting along seemed ordinary—could this even be married life?

"What's hasty? Besides, life is life," as long as they weren't enemies and their days weren't stifling, what was wrong with marriage?

Feeling the system was overreacting, Shen Yao raised a hand to touch the top of her head, thinking some things still needed to be confirmed with Jiang Han Zhou as soon as possible.

"Originally I should have brought it up. Sorry, I overlooked these."

Jiang Han Zhou did not reject marrying Shen Yao; he just hadn't expected her to take the initiative, because during that overseas trip at the beginning of the year, Shen Yao had shown no intention of wanting to marry.

Shen Yao smiled and explained it wasn't Jiang Han Zhou's fault; she had just suddenly thought of it, just like when the weather was nice, going out for coffee, taking a stroll in a nearby park—as if marriage to her was just an ordinary small matter.

The two soon settled the wedding arrangements; next was notifying both families.

Shen Qingshan and Yu Shuhua were still traveling abroad; upon hearing the news, they immediately bought tickets back to the country.

They both hoped their daughter could settle down; although a booming career could make money, their daughter being busy alone was still lonely.

"Xiao Jiang may be busy too, but the two of you keeping each other company is better than being alone."

Yu Shuhua said this with a laugh, then took out items she had bought abroad—all kinds of luxury goods. She wasn't interested in them herself, but her daughter was always out and about, so she needed a few to put on a show.

Shen Yao:......

Facing the concern from her own mother and father, Shen Yao did not refuse, but accepted everything.

The family of three hadn't spent time alone together for a long time—either Shen Qingshan and his wife were busy traveling, or Shen Yao was running around busy with her career. Finally able to sit together calmly and talk, it was only on special days like holidays.

Shen Yao didn't have much affection for Shen Qingshan and his wife, but they were still her family in this life, and the care and love they should have were not lacking.

Shen Qingshan and his wife cared about their wedding. At this point, they didn't insist on whether the man's or woman's side was responsible; even both sides could be uninvolved, leaving it entirely to a relevant company, then just showing up—saving time, effort, and worry, but costing money.

To show his importance to Shen Yao, Jiang Han Zhou naturally couldn't be a hands-off manager.

He would follow this wedding through from start to finish, personally handling everything.

"Uncle, Auntie, do you see anything else that needs perfecting or adjusting? You can notify me anytime."

Jiang Han Zhou's attitude was humble; after all, their family was the one with the happy occasion, and they had to consider the mood of the woman's two elders.

"No need, no need, everything is very good. Xiao Jiang, do it according to your opinion," Yu Shuhua was satisfied with Jiang Han Zhou's design—it valued them yet was low-key and luxurious. She knew these two worked in the Entertainment Industry; they couldn't be too high-profile nor too simple. "Is there no problem on your family's side?"

Yu Shuhua and Shen Qingshan had previously met Jiang Han Zhou's parents.

How to put it? They seemed even more upright than them. Even though their smiles didn't fade when speaking, they still made Yu Shuhua and her husband feel awkward.

This was perhaps the aura of those in high positions; even when deliberately restrained, it still couldn't be ignored.

Jiang Han Zhou shook his head. "Mom and Dad leave everything to us." The Jiang couple didn't interfere in these matters at all.

This also had to do with Jiang Han Zhou being relatively independent since childhood.

At least in Jiang Han Zhou's parents' view, no matter what they did, they couldn't change their son's set ideas. And after Jiang Han Zhou graduated, he hadn't used the family's resources to build a career.

Since it was so, as long as the choice for the major matter of marriage wasn't especially outrageous, Jiang Han Zhou's parents wouldn't overly concern themselves; that would only damage the feelings between both sides. Just imagine, elders and juniors from whose family—how ugly it would be. They couldn't afford to lose face.

Both sets of parents had no excessive opinions about the marriage, and Jiang Han Zhou and Shen Yao weren't meddlesome people.

Once some requirements were confirmed and adjusted, Jiang Han Zhou would quickly arrange them.

With money in place as the premise, Shen Yao and Jiang Han Zhou's wedding was held to perfection. People in the circle basically all attended this wedding banquet, and just the gift money was eight figures.

That was not a small amount. Besides, these were just the gift money on the surface; what was given privately could only be more.

Shen Yao looked through the relevant account books, her clothes not yet fully removed.

Jiang Han Zhou was sitting on a chair not far away, drinking clear water with his head down. He had drunk too much wine at the hotel just now. Even though he had arranged for someone to help block drinks in advance, there were too many guests, and among them were quite a few Noble Guests he had to give face to. Jiang Han Zhou could only grit his teeth and drink.

"No wonder people in the circle like to hold grand weddings." Indeed, it made money.

Although these funds essentially had to be returned, in the Entertainment Industry, late marriage and late childbearing were common, and some liked to conceal it and not make it public.

Shen Yao happily tapped her palm, indicating she would take this money out to invest, and might even earn back even more.

Jiang Han Zhou couldn't help but smile, his beautiful eyebrows and eyes curving into an arc. "These are all your Private Funds. Keep them safe."

He wasn't so low-class as to use gift money for financing. He tugged at the collar of his necktie and undid a few buttons of his suit jacket.

His beautiful collarbone and Adam's apple were fully exposed. Jiang Han Zhou licked his lips, stood up, and took off the coat that smelled of alcohol.

He wanted to wash up, especially since the smell all over his body was a bit strong; sleeping would be uncomfortable otherwise.

Shen Yao waved her hand to let Jiang Han Zhou be careful himself, while she went to the Study. First she put away these gift money bills and such, then turned and went to the cloakroom to change clothes.

The wedding room they currently lived in was a large duplex. Compared to the villa at the Mountain Foot, Shen Yao still preferred the lively city.

Besides, this place was closer to the Company, no need to drive—just walk, a matter of ten-odd minutes.

Going to another bathroom, Shen Yao simply filled the tub and took a bath.

Her tired body received unprecedented relaxation. Shen Yao put on loose pajamas, drying her hair as she returned to the room for sleeping and resting.

Jiang Han Zhou was already half-lying on the bed, with a notebook beside him that was being tapped on.

Shen Yao went over to look, then withdrew her gaze without concern.

After all, that's what a workaholic was like—busy with work at all times.

Shen Yao simply picked up her phone to browse the messages on it. Many were congratulatory text messages.

Those with better relationships all appeared at the wedding banquet; those with not-so-good relationships also sent red envelopes.

Shen Yao wasn't impolite. She opened them one by one and replied with a few witty remarks. For those she had a good impression of, she arranged a time to meet, and both sides discussed project cooperation.

The company's operations grew larger and larger; Shen Yao couldn't possibly not pull people back in.

Moreover, those whose contact information Shen Yao added generally wouldn't have character issues.

"Zhou You didn't come, and news has already been released in the media; how do we respond?"

Shen Yao smiled as she held up her phone, pushing the popped-up message screenshot right in front of Jiang Han Zhou's eyes.

"No need to respond; we still have our honeymoon later, Director Zhou should understand us."

Jiang Han Zhou set down the notebook in his hand, then raised his arm and pulled Shen Yao into his embrace.

"His new project isn't progressing smoothly; the investors led by Chunfeng Company are very dissatisfied," Jiang Han Zhou clenched his fist and made a muffled sound, indicating Zhou You had been having a streak of bad luck lately — who knows how he managed it, the actors he hired kept getting embroiled in scandals one after another, and his own little wife stirred up a string of disputes; the good reputation he'd built up from "Wang Sheng" and "Shi Su Qian Jin" was almost completely ruined.

Upon hearing this, Shen Yao raised an eyebrow. "Nothing to do with you?" Don't tell me this person struck behind the scenes.

Jiang Han Zhou raised his arm to show he was truly wronged; he hadn't made a move yet.

Shen Yao:...

"Besides, even if I made a move, it wouldn't be this way; if I wanted to mess with him, I'd target Zhou You's reputation directly, I wouldn't go after the crew or his family."

After all, Zhou You himself has plenty of black history; no need for subtlety to make him learn his lesson thoroughly.

"Others joining forces?" Who else would regard Zhou You as a thorn in their side besides that clique of directors who banded together? Can only blame Zhou You for rising too fast.

After all, Zhou You stood in front, blocking those directors who wanted to make money.

Everyone knows Zhou You's ability to direct films is strong; doesn't that just reflect poorly on them?

You have to understand, how much investment a director can bring in is absolutely related to his own ability; before Zhou You burst onto the scene, everyone had a bowl of porridge to drink, but after Zhou You appeared, they were left with only half a bowl of thin soup and watery rice.

Who can fill their stomach with that? Especially since they feel they're no worse than Zhou You, yet have fallen to this state — it's completely unfair!

Jiang Han Zhou gave an "mm" and nodded, indicating these directors were tripping each other up, and for now only Zhou You was being targeted — still well in hand.

At least Zhou You was being driven to distraction, not knowing how to handle it.

As for the investors behind Zhou You, they should step in before long, helping Zhou You solve the trouble while further squeezing the benefits he can get.

This is standard practice, akin to looting a burning house? Jiang Han Zhou disdains doing it, doesn't mean other capitalists are all benevolent.

Anyway, the investment companies led by Chunfeng Company would indeed do exactly that.

Jiang Han Zhou's words were verified not long after; these companies did even worse than he said, simply not taking Zhou You seriously at all.

Zhou You:...

Zhou You was so angry he wanted to strike; ever since winning an award for "Wang Sheng," everything had been smooth sailing — where had he ever suffered such grievances?

Moreover, "Shi Su Qian Jin"'s box office really could let him live off the fat for a while.

The current crew was also excellent; even with continuous mishaps, it couldn't shake his confidence.

With such a crew and team, the film produced was destined to be a money-maker, yet because of those people, he'd have to lose part of his profit share for no reason.

Zhou You felt stifled just thinking about it, but a man under the eaves has to bow his head.

He wasn't facing a reasonable Jiang Han Zhou; Zhou You had no way out.

People are like this: when they have choices they jump for joy; when they have no choice they bow their heads and accept fate.

Shen Yao and Jiang Han Zhou couldn't be bothered with Zhou You; the two went out for a round, and aside from a few special projects forced to pause, all other projects were advancing steadily and orderly.

Several film and TV dramas in cooperation with Hongshi Network had already been released one after another.

Surprisingly good-looking; the modern dramas among them were practically pioneering, directly causing quite a few novels of this type to sell their IPs outward.

Hongshi Network made quite a lot of money because of this; part was film and TV drama revenue, and part was the copyright fees driven up.

Hongshi Network:...

Where had Hongshi Network ever seen such a scene? Just like investing in "Actor Starlight Road," their investment was merely basic novel IPs, yet what they reaped was even more than the novel IPs.

Because of such visibly tangible benefits, without Shen Yao even needing to speak, Hongshi Network actively extended the cooperation time with her.

Even many novel IPs were opened up for Shen Yao to pick and choose — not only cheap prices, but also many preferential terms.

Besides Hongshi Network, Shen Yao and Jiang Han Zhou were also preparing the post-production editing and preparations for that film "No One Survives" which Zhou You had finished shooting.

This film's release time was several months earlier than "Shi Su Qian Jin," because it didn't have many scenes and basically didn't need too much production process.

Shen Yao and Jiang Han Zhou's consideration was to take advantage of the time before Zhou You's new film came out, find a suitable time to appropriately promote "No One Survives."

Not asking for this suspense film to make much money, only asking not to lose money. And to cut ties with Zhou You as soon as possible, to prevent being implicated if Zhou You gets into trouble later.

"Host, will Zhou You have trouble later?"

Why? This person doesn't act very capable and talented?

"Because he's too capable, making others look not so capable; everyone eats from the same pot, but you're the most capable and talented — what, showing off how excellent you are?"

Don't think people in the entertainment industry won't be jealous; actually, entertainment industry people have the least bottom line.

They consider things too selfishly; today they cooperate because of interests, tomorrow they turn on each other because of interests — the saying 'no eternal friends, only eternal interests' is displayed to the fullest.

The system stopped speaking; it began silently watching Shen Yao bury her head in operations.

This film "No One Survives" was linked to Zhou You, but Shen Yao and Jiang Han Zhou didn't want entanglement with Zhou You, so during this film's promotion and release, the main push was suspense and humanity, promoted by marketing accounts online, with other water armies responsible for fanning the flames, until the film entered theaters.

"Online audiences' predictions for this film aren't good," including academies not being optimistic about this genre; the scheduling given wasn't much; if there weren't few films releasing in this time slot, "No One Survives" might be in an even worse position.

Jiang Han Zhou had anticipated this long ago, saying even Zhou You himself didn't promote it, including not a single repost online — clearly this film was destined to be buried.